Penis Envy and Other Bad Feelings: it’s a cheeky title for an elegant book. The latest contribution from Mari Ruti includes a blend of “theoretical reflection, cultural critique, and political commentary with personal anecdotes” (xxx). This combination makes for an illuminating perspective on gender, bad feelings, the consequences of consumer capitalism and neoliberalism, and the…
Lisa Wade’s book American Hookup: The New Culture of Sex on Campus (2017) examines the hookup culture on college campuses. Contrary to myths about how much sex college students are having, Wade quotes recent research finding that “today’s students boast no more sexual partners than their parents did at their age” (17). Despite this, hookup…
Last semester, I had the privilege of studying abroad in Rwanda, Africa. It has taken me a while to sit down, reflect and write this blog post, but I think it’s important for me to talk about this experience, because it has changed my perspective and outlook on life; I will be a better person…